Did you know that on average, a person spends over 13 years of their life working? Sounds crazy, right? Now, imagine you were working somewhere that you didn't enjoy? That is an awfully long time to be doing something which you're not passionate about.
Throughout my life, I've always believed in following your passion, and thankfully that mindset has helped me not only to work in a sector I'm totally passionate about, but also set up and run a business as well! The biggest moment for me came when I put my hand up to fix some PCs in my first job.
I spend countless hours reading about and researching innovative ideas, systems as well as the threats that exist in cyberspace. Even if I wasn't involved in the tech security industry, I know I would be doing this anyway, and that's because I love it. Having a passion for something doesn't make it seem like work!
Now, I understand that circumstances and situations can dictate a person's roadmap in life and sometimes you do what you have to do to make things tick. But I do believe you can make choices to put yourself in positions where you can convert your passion into a career.
You may be working a 9-to-5 to pay the bills, but what are you doing with the hours between clocking off and heading to bed? No one would blame you if you just wanted flick on Netflix and zone out. But imagine if you invested those hours in something you are interested in and committed to reading, researching, educating and doing a side hustle that you enjoyed?
There's no such thing as an overnight success and most people who have started their own business will tell you, it's not about living your best life on instagram! It is hard work and you get what you put in. But life is about experiences and trying out different things and seeing what you like and don't like. And it starts outside your comfort zone.
You never know where your next move will take you. I didn't start working in a tech company, but took an opportunity to fix some PCs for the boss, and now I'm helping clients around the world thrive in our ever-changing world!
If I can leave you with just one take away, it's this; 13 years is a long time doing something you don't enjoy.